OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT -CONNECT
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT -CONNECT
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ISBN: 9781265205751
Author: Stevenson
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 7, Problem 16DRQ

a)

Summary Introduction

To determine: The reason of not having correct standard time for a many jobs.

Introduction: The amount of the dependency on human effort by an organization in terms of achieving its goals is given by the work design. It is directly linked to the productivity of an organization where good work design helps in achieving high productivity.

b)

Summary Introduction

To determine: Having no standard time for many jobs signify that there is no need for standards.

Introduction: The amount of the dependency on human effort by an organization in terms of achieving its goals is given by the work design. It is directly linked to the productivity of an organization where good work design helps in achieving high productivity.

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